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Lebanon's Tripoli clashes kill 12, including soldier

Sun Mar 16, 2014 18:32:44

Death toll in fighting between rival groups in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli has reached 12 after a Lebanese Army soldiers was also reported killed as deadly clashes continued to rage on.

Israelis attack protesting palestinians in al-Aqsa

Sun Mar 16, 2014 16:36:39

Israeli forces have attacked protesting Palestinian youths at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in al-Quds (Jerusalem) with stun grenades, injuring one of the protesters.

Syria Kurds fight to keep out encroaching terrorists

Sun Mar 16, 2014 14:21:46

The so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have tried to occupy Tal Maarouf village in northeastern Syria, but Kurdish fighters could push them back from the village.

Syria rebels seeking Israel military aid in return for Golan: report

Sun Mar 16, 2014 13:58:12

Syrian foreign backed opposition is willing to give Israel the Golan Heights, in return Israel will use its air defense to enforce a no-fly zone over southern Syria, Al-Arab newspaper reported.

Syrian army operation in Yabroud: Al-Alam Exclusive

Sun Mar 16, 2014 13:18:58

Al-Alam camera shows how Syrian army troops retake the control of the southwestern town of Yabroud and clearing the town of the foreign-backed militants.

ISIL claims deadly rocket attack on Lebanon village

Sun Mar 16, 2014 13:14:23

The militant group of the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for a deadly weekend rocket attack into the northeastern Lebanon.

Syria army regains control of Yabroud strategic town

Sun Mar 16, 2014 11:58:44

The Syrian army has taken full control of the southwestern town of Yabroud, the last major stronghold of foreign-backed militants near the Lebanese border.

Saudi Arabia urges Qatar to close Al-Jazeera

Sun Mar 16, 2014 11:33:06

Saudi Arabia has demanded that Qatar shut down Al-Jazeera satellite network and two think tanks during a recent meeting of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

Middle East nations ban US-made ‘Noah’ movie

Sun Mar 16, 2014 11:13:57

Three Arab countries have banned the biblical epic movie "Noah" because it contradicts Islam, while three more are expected to follow suit, a report says.

UN calls for aid, open borders for Syrian refugees

Sun Mar 16, 2014 08:46:03

The UN and international aid groups have urged for all borders to be open to Syrian refugees as the crisis, worsening each day, has entered its fourth year.

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